Best Schools in Jefferson County, PA
Jefferson County, PA has 39 public schools (6 high, 1 middle, 32 elementary) serving 9,246 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Jefferson County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, PA
The top high schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clarion-limestone Area Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarion-limestone Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 353 Students
2. Brockway Area Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brockway Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 418 Students
3. Punxsutawney Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Punxsutawney Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 826 Students
4. Brookville Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookville Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 602 Students
5. Dubois Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubois Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 924 Students
6. Jefferson County-dubois Avts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County-dubois Avts • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 535 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, PA
The top middle schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dubois Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubois Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1062 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, PA
The top elementary schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wasson Avenue El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubois Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 419 Students
2. Juniata El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubois Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 273 Students
3. Brockway Area Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brockway Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 466 Students
4. Clarion-limestone El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarion-limestone Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 425 Students
5. C G Johnson El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubois Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 297 Students
6. Hickory Grove El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookville Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 425 Students
7. Dayton El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 201 Students
8. Punxsutawney Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Punxsutawney Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 1079 Students
9. Pinecreek El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookville Area Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 221 Students
10. Northside El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookville Area Sd • Public • Grades KG • 116 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson County, PA has a total population of 44,492 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson County, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jefferson County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson County, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Jefferson County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson County, PA
How many schools are in Jefferson County, PA?
Jefferson County, PA has 39 public schools: 6 high schools, 1 middle schools and 32 elementary schools, serving 9,246 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson County perform on state tests?
On average, 39 schools in Jefferson County score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Jefferson County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 47%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jefferson County
4 places in Jefferson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Brookville (4)
- Brockway (2)
- Reynoldsville (2)
- Punxsutawney (1)
School districts (1)
- Brookville Area SD (4 schools)